Corn grits vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corn grits and Pretzels
- Corn grits has more Iron, however, Pretzels are higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 76% more than Corn grits.
- Pretzels contain 4 times less Iron than Corn grits. Corn grits contains 6.71mg of Iron, while Pretzels contain 1.67mg.
- Corn grits has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +440.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +844.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +707.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3551% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +453.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +207.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2361.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +475.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +614.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +396.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +544.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1579% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +538.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 381kcal |
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| Protein | 1.58g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 3.5g |
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| Net carbs | 14.85g | 76.4g |
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| Carbs | 15.95g | 79.2g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 64mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 27mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 6.71mg | 1.67mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.264mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.85mg |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 227mg | 1715mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg | 1.789mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 1.92mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.288mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.116mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 83µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.75g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 1.36g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 1.22g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.109mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.259mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.345mg |
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| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.636mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.221mg |
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| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.164mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.453mg |
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| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.201mg |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.